Book: A Mathematical History Of The Golden Number The first complete, in-depth study of the origins of division in extreme and mean ratio (DEMR)--"the Golden Number"--this text charts every aspect of this important mathematical concept's historic development from its first appearance in Euclid's ELEMENTS through the 18th century. Of interest not only to mathematicians but also classicists, archaeologists, historians of science, or anyone interested in mathematical ideas.
A comprehensive study of the historic development of division in extreme and mean ratio ("the golden number"), this text traces the concept's development from its first appearance in Euclid's "Elements" through the 18th century. The coherent but rigorous presentation offers clear explanations of DEMR's historical transmission and features numerous illustrations.
Details of Book: A Mathematical History Of The Golden Number Book: A Mathematical History Of The Golden Number
Author: Roger Herz-fischler
ISBN: 0486400077
ISBN-13: 9780486400075
, 978-0486400075
Binding: Paperback
Publishing Date: Jan 1998
Publisher: Dover Publications
Number of Pages: 224
Language: English